The term “white collar crime” was first used in the 1930s, referring to any type of non-violent crime. While the punishment for these types of crimes may not be as severe as those for violent crimes, an arrest or a conviction of a white collar crime can nevertheless have a devastating effect on all aspects of your life.
White collar crimes in California are prosecuted by the federal government, the district attorney and the local prosecutor’s office. White collar crimes are charged just like other types of crimes. You have the same legal defense and protections that apply in other criminal matter. To make sure your rights are properly protected, you should consult an experienced Los Angeles white collar crime attorney.
Types of White Collar Crimes
There are many types of white collar crimes. Some common types that prosecutors are starting to increasingly prosecute include:
- Antitrust violations (any infraction of the Sherman Act and the Clayton Act, such as price fixing)
- Bank fraud (fraud against a banking institution, such as check fraud)
- Forgery (manipulating or changing a written document for monetary gain)
- Money laundering (funneling illegally obtained money through a legitimate business)
- Extortion (taking money through force or coercion)
- Tax evasion (committing illegal acts against the IRS, such as filing inaccurate IRS returns)
- Insurance fraud (defrauding insurance companies, such as fabricating claims)
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For more information about white collar crimes or to schedule a complimentary consultation with criminal defense attorney Simon Aval, please call us at (800) 209-9808 or complete our online form. Mr. Aval is a Certified Specialist in criminal law by the state bar of California.